FUEL LINE CRACKS

May 1, 2019 | ASSEMBLY

FUEL LINE CRACKS
When rebuilding large diesel engines like Caterpillars with high pressure fuel lines running along the blocks or heads, make sure to install all of the factory line clamps and hold downs back in the factory location. They are designed to hold these lines from moving and flexing which will cause them to crack and leak fuel over time, if not secured correctly.

Ken Marlar
Sterling Engine Parts
Minneapolis, MN
May, 2019

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